Weeks of rumors related to kidney failure and other health issues have plagued R&B legend Stevie Wonder as longtime fans and supporters have flooded his social media pages with well wishes, despite previously unconfirmed reports.
Now, the ‘I Wish’ singer wishes to set the record straight and ease fan fears about his condition. Taking a moment onstage during his set at London’s BST Festival on Saturday (July 6), Wonder did confirm the rumors of his kidney problems were true. However, he remains hopeful as he is set to undergo surgery.
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The moment, this evening at Hyde Park, Stevie Wonder told us why he would be taking a break from performing…. pic.twitter.com/pwfjnczGKx
— Aleem Maqbool (@AleemMaqbool) July 6, 2019
“I’m all good, I’m all good, all good, I have a donor and it’s all good,” he reassured fans. “I want you to know, I came here to give you my love and thank you for your love. You ain’t got to hear no rumors. I told you what’s up. I am good. I love you and God bless you.”
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As revealed in the video, the 69-year-old will take a break from touring and recording while he recuperates from what we are hoping is a successful transplant surgery.
Prsying for Stevie. He is an awesome artist PERIODT
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Lord please protect this musical treasure.
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He’s music royalty. We must protect him!!
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God bless you, Stevie! ❤️
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I met and befriended Stevie at age 14 when he was just starting out with Motown and his hit was Fingertips Part1&2. He was a fantastic and considerate person back then and you could see that develop and grow along with his artistry as a man. My prayers are with him and his family as he embarks on one of the most difficult times of his life. Losing loved ones, especially his Mother Eula, was probably the hardest for him but she’s his guardian angel looking over him from above. Along with other devoted fans, I can honestly say we love, respect and adore you as a person and your music as an art. Our prayers are with you before, during and after the surgery. May God bless and keep you and yours in his care.